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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Hey pallies, likes while doin' some Dinoresearchin' for Dinoposts on our Dino's marriage to Miss Cathy, I just happened, actually feels very Dinodirected, to this cool Dinoprose tagged so so coolly, "Dean's Genes" from the April 2001 edition of People Mag 'bout our Dino's grandboy pallie 'Xander, and his cool relationship with his granddaddy-o. So Dinospecial to read the Dinowonderful Dinorelationship that 'Xander has with his Dino daddy-o and his Dino granddaddy-o...."His grandfather and father, says Martin, "were like gods to me when I was growing up." Thanks so much to our Dino for his Dinodirection in gettin' me to Dinodiscover this Dinotreasure of 'Xander sharin' so so many cool Dinodetails 'bout growin' up in family Martin. If you wanna read this amaxin' Dinoprose written by Samantha Miller in it's original format, likes just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram....and btw pallies, there is more Dinotreasure from People Mag to share with all you Dinoholic pallies in the very near Dinofuture.... Dinoaddictedly, DMP

April 30, 2001 Vol. 55 No. 17 Dean's Genes By Samantha MillerDean Martin's Grandson Alex Gets His Feet Wet in the Family Business Growing up in one of show business's famous families has its privileges. When Alex Martin was in middle school in 1986, "all I wanted to do was meet Roger Moore," he says. "I loved James Bond." Martin revealed his wish to his grandmother, and during the next family Christmas party, "I was in my room, and Roger Moore and Sean Connery came in," says Martin. "I had both the Bonds with me watching Road Warrior. It was unbelievable." [

Or as Martin's grandfather Dean would have put it, ain't that a kick in the head? The legendary entertainer, who died in 1995 at age 78, would have gotten a charge out of his grandson's budding movie career—though heaven only knows what he would make of the numbers Alex, 28, croons as a member of Dujour, a boy-band spoof in the new movie Josie and the Pussycats. Make that lip-synchs. "I'd love to be able to sing," admits Martin, "but I can't."

The small part is the biggest yet for the son of actor-singer Dean Paul Martin, who died in a plane crash in 1987 at age 35, and actress Olivia Hussey, 50, known for the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet. Alex, whose résumé includes a role in 1998's Can't Hardly Wait, tends to keep quiet about his heritage. His best friend, Josie costar Breckin Meyer, 26, recalls being pals with Alex "for months" at Beverly Hills High before finding out about his famous forebears. Sure, he had seen photos of Dean in Alex's home, but "I was like, 'What is this obsession?' " says Meyer. "And then he was like, 'Oh, yeah, that's my grandfather.' "

His grandfather and father, says Martin, "were like gods to me when I was growing up." When Alex was 3, his mother and father divorced. For the next five years, while his Argentinean-born mother acted in movies overseas, he stayed with grandmother Jeanne Martin, 74, who had been divorced from Dean in 1973 but remained close to him until his death. (Dean's 1973 marriage to Cathy Hawn ended in divorce after three years.) Alex remembers bonding with his grandfather at about age 7. "He was always sitting on the couch watching golf," Alex says, "and it took me about an hour to get up the guts to crawl across the couch to him. Not because he was Dean Martin but because he was, you know, the gruff grandfather. I ended up falling asleep in his lap."

Alex was 14 and living with his mother when his father—who played in the rock band Dino, Desi &c Billy as a teenager, starred in the 1979 movie Players and was married to skater Dorothy Hamill for three years in the mid-'80s—died during a routine exercise for the California Air National Guard. Alex and a friend of his father's were listening in the control room when his father's F-4C Phantom jet inexplicably crashed. "They brought [LB]Alex| back here to me, and he just went into his room and closed the door," says Jeanne. Alex credits his mother (who lives outside L.A. with fourth husband David Eisley and Alex's half siblings Max, 18, and India Joy, 7) for his ability to cope. "My mom introduced me to a guru in India, and because I was exposed to that kind of philosophy, [the accident[RB] was obviously terrible but I understood it," he says.

A self-described "drama geek" at Beverly Hills High, Martin attended acting school in London for two years before returning to L.A. in 1994 and hitting the audition circuit. During Dean's last years, Alex often met him at La Famiglia restaurant in Beverly Hills, where the singer, shattered by his son's death and stricken with emphysema, dined almost every night. "He'd say, 'Hey, pallie, come sit down,' and it was great," says Alex. "He was so mellow and casual. He was never 'on.' He was just him."

The single, unattached actor spends off-hours visiting family, playing guitar and reading voraciously ("I have something like 6,000 books") in his one-bedroom L.A. apartment. Last year, after Alex traded quips with family members at their annual Christmas Eve gathering, Jeanne took him aside. "She said to me, 'You know, you would have made your grandfather and your dad very proud tonight. You were just as funny as they were,' " Martin says. "That meant a lot."

Hey pallies, our pallie Mark over at the stellar "Pop Culture Fan Boy" shares 'nother important date in Dinohistory (clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram to goes to Mark's pad to read this in it's original form). It was 81 years ago this Dinoday that our Dino was confirmed and took the Confirmation name Paul. Accordin' to the Steubenville Dinofestsite our Dino had his first Holy Communion on May 15, 1927...and will tries very Dinohard to remember that Dinodate in a couple of Dinoweeks.

BTW pallies, did a bit of Dinoresearch and our Dino had both his first communion and confirmation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Steubenville. Also Dinodiscovered the sad Dinofact that our Dino's childhood parish was closed in 2008...does know that for several Dinoyears on the Sunday of Dinofest there was a Mass said for our Dino at St. Anthony's church...such a sad thin' that this Dinolandmark has been closed.

Below are a pix of our Dino and bro Bill which I' Dinoguessin' was taken 'bout the time that our Dino was confirmed....and a pix of the church where our Dino's parents were married, where our Dino was baptized, received his first holy communion, and was confirmed. Dinofactually, DMP

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY

1928 - Ten year old Stubenville, Ohio native Dino Crocetti (aka future Capitol Records artist Dean Martin) has his first Holy Communion and takes the name Paul as his confirmation name.

And from the Steubenville Dinofestsite....Dean had his first Holy Communion May 15, 1927, and took "Paul" as his Confirmation name on April 30, 1928.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Hey pallies, been tryin' to get this Dinoweddin' Dinopix and Dinonews release posted here for a few....finally found this stellar Dinopix of our Dino and Miss Cathy from the Dinoceremony and had to type in the UPI Dinonews Dinorelease 'cause I wasn't able to copy it from the Google News source (to read this news release in it's original format, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram). Does so love the pix of our Dino and Miss Cathy bein' so so amore...for our Dino was so much in amore , I am so so Dinosure, very very true true Dinoamore....sorry I can't feel the same for Cathy with the candified K. So enjoys the Dinopix and the historic Dinorelease of the Dinofacts of the Dinoweddin'Dinosharin', DMP

'Dino' Marries Cathy Hawn, 25 UPI St. Petersburg Times April 26, 1973

Entertainer Dean Martin married his girlfriend of two years, Cathy Hawn, 25, in a small ceremony at his Hollywood home,Wednesday evening. Frank Sinatra was his best man. It was the third marriage for Martin, 55. It was Miss Hawn's second marriage, and her 6-year old daughter, Sasha, was the flower girl. The bride word a peach champaign French chiffon satin bias-cut gown with a high draped neck and a long train for the ceremony at Martin's home in the Bel Air area.

Hey pallies, can never ever gets 'nough Dinoinformation...as we continue our Dinoseries on our Dino's amorin' Miss Cathy....here are some stellar Dinodetails 'bout the lavish Dinoreception held at the posh Beverly Hills Hotel followin' the Dinoceremony at his Bel Air Mansion. Thanks to a chick tagged Kathyf for doin' this Dinoresearch and postin' it at find-a-death forums (clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram to go there). Oh, how I wish I had been present for all these Dinofestivities..... Dinodesirin', DMP

" found more. She was a Beauty Salon Receptionist. I found this article from Time/ CnnThe bridegroom's seven children and the bride's six-year-old daughter joined Best Man Frank Sinatra at the most lavish reception ever recalled by the staff of the Beverly Hills Hotel. The assistant chef had spent five days in the freezer molding the names of Newlyweds Dean Martin, 55, and Catherine Mae Hawn, 25, into a massive ice sculpture of hearts and cherubs. Under 15 hanging cages of cooing white doves, 85 guests enjoyed Dean's favorite beluga caviar ($190 a pound) and Dom Pérignon ($33 a bottle). The bride and groom stayed only an hour, then returned to the site of the wedding: Dean's Bel Air mansion, decorated to resemble a chapel, complete with dark oak pews borrowed from two movie studios."

Monday, April 27, 2009

Hey pallies, likes the net is likes so rich in Dinotreasure....been doin' some Dinosearchin' for info on our Dino and Miss Cathy with the candified K...and found these cool Dinopix of our Dino and Cathy...and one with the Jeanne as well from movie mag covers tellin' Dinodetails of our Dino's amorin' Miss Cathy....of all places found 'em at a Dinoforum at "Find-a-Death" (clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost to go there). Enjoys these Dinotabloid Dinoamorin' Dinopixs...so wishin' that I have said Dinomags in my Dinopossession..... Dinoyearnin', DMP

Hey pallies, likes so so sorry to be couple of Dinodays late in gettin' this piece of Dinohistory Dinogramed to ya...but didn't want to let this slip totally Dinoby....it was on April 25, 1973 that our Dino tied the knot with Dinowife numero 3, a chick tagged Cathy Mae Hawn,...a receptionist at a Beverly Hills Beauty Salon. Somewhere in my Dinostudies Miss Hawn was tagged Cathy with the candified K (coulda it have been Tosches' stellar Dinobio?). Have always held the Dino-opinion that our Dino is perfect in each and every Dinoway...but if our Dino ever coulda made a miss step, likes I do think it was with this Cathy person. The marriage lasted 'bout 3 years and this Dinoholic's Dinothought is that Cathy was certainly not the worthy one to have been married to our great man. Thanks to our pallie Mark over the cool blog "Pop Culture Fan Boy" for this Dinofo...just click on the tagg of this Dinogram to got there and see this in it's original form. Wonder what Dinothoughts any of you pallies have on who our Dino oughta made his Dinowife....as for me woulda loved to see our Dino married to Miss Petula Clark, or Miss Ann-Margret...or even Miss Gail Renshaw...to whom our Dino was engaged for a brief time. Dino-only, DMP

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY1973 - Former Capitol Records artist Dean Martin marries his third wife, Catherine Mae Hawn

Friday, April 24, 2009

Hey pallies, likes how cool is this....next week is Rat Pack week on American Idol with the contestants all singin' Rat Pack songs....gotta wonder what Dinotune or two will be sung and by who.....to read this in it's original format at Newsday, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram and then you will also be able to go to other links as well... In our Dino, DMP

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Hey pallies, for those Dinoholics (likes myself) who were not able to watch our Dino in this rare Dinoflick, "Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed".....likes here is the whole Dinomovie from a Brazilian chick via youtube...and this young lady is a mere 14....Dinopassion knows no age or cultural boundaries....enjoys pallies... Dinodiggin', DMP

Hey pallies, tonight is the night for Dinoholics to get a very rare Dino-opportunity to view our Dino in the 1963 sex farce, "Whose Been Sleeping In My Bed." Turner Classic Movies will air this Dinoclassic At 10 p.m. ET. Have tried to be in Dinocommunication with our great pallie Terri who has had such Dinodeep Dinodesire to see this Dinoflick (never put on vid, so far never released on DVD) to make sure that she is aware of this Dino-opportunity...the two great Dinoposters from this Dinomovie comes from our Dino-gal's collection of Dinopix from this stellar Dinocaper that she has shared with us pallies over at the ilovedinomartin Dinodialogue Dinopad at yahoo groups...so thanks to our Dino-gal for this stellar Dinoposters. And, as an added Dinobonus, have Dinodiscovered that TCM currently has the hot Dinotrailer for this Dinoflick available for our Dinoviewin' Dinopleasure...just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram to Dinoview. Dinoawed, DMP

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Hey pallies, like gotta 'fess up that this dude has been way behind the Dinotimes...just read a Dino'lert 'bout 'nother Dinoalbum bein' released in digital and when I went to amazon I found all these great Dinoclassic Dinodiscs have been released over the last several Dinoweeks...maybe even more then these...but I noted these by their stellar updated Dinocovers....it is so great to see our Dino goin' high tech meanin' that more and more of today's youthful hipsters are and will be turnin' on the unique sound of cool from our Dino....the release of all these Dinoclassics is a clear note that the Dinorevolution is gettin' into full gear and one day pallies everybody will know, love and crave our Dino like no other. Dinopraisin', DMP

Monday, April 20, 2009

"This kid is a real singer....he sounds so good....people oughta pay a luxary tax just to listen." So sez our Dino....I loves this Dinoclip so much...indeed no one sounds as great as our great man and I loves all the moves that our Dino makes...and the amusin' way he takes a puff on his smoke...and the fun he makes of the background singers....indeed who else can we turn to in these troublin' times besides our Dino...enjoys this classic Dinomoment from the Dinoshow.... Dinodelightedly, DMP btw pallies, sures that I have Dinoposted this before, but likes what true Dinoholic can ever get 'nough of watchin' these Dinoclips over and over?!??!?!??!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Hey pallies, our great Dinolovin' pallie caithiseach over at his cool blog "The Great Vinyl Meltdown" continues to honor our Dino by sharin' great dates in Dinomusic Dinohistory.....this time wonderful Dinonews on two amazin' Dinoamoretunes....."Innamorata" from the bestest of the best Dino and the kid flicks "Artists and Models" and that hauntin' Dinoplea "Return To Me." Want to thanks this dude caithiseach for his Dinofaithfulness in liftin' up the name of our Dino and or great man's stellar success in his blog of music history...it is obvious caithiseach "gets Martin" and is willin' to even come under attack for his Dinodevotion...clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost to read this Dinoinfo in it's original format and checks out caithiseach's Dinoresponse to a guy who questions our pallie's words on our Dino's stellar version of "Innamorata." With pallies likes caithiseach on our Dinoside, the Dinorevolution will just continue to Dinoglow and Dinogrow bringin' more and more to knowin', lowin' and needin' our Dino. Included below are clips that feature this two cool Dinosongs...the first is likes a great Dinotrib with so so much Dinolovin' from many of our Dino's flicks and the second, well pallies, not sure that this vid creator had in mine...but does features our glorious Dino singin' his glorious Dinoamoretune.

April 7/14/21, 1956:This is also the week that Dean Martin climbs to #31 on the Top 100 with “Innamorata.” He featured the song in a Martin Lewis film, Artists and Models. A Jerry Vale cover pales by comparison, of course.

April 7/14/21, 1958:Showing his radio power, Dean Martin debuts on the Jockey chart at #20 with “Return to Me.” He is tied for #50 on the Best Sellers and tied for #53 on the Top 100. Clearly, radio was ready for another Dino tune.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Hey pallies, likes I am so so totally totally Dinopsyched to share this Dinogram with you. YesterDinoday I shared with you a cool blog post from a Dinolovin' Singaporean tagged Andy 'bout how pallies in that country really diggs our Dino...well Mr. Andy was just so Dinoriffic to reply to my Dinoresponse with a great blog trib to the ilovedinomartin Dinoblog at his stellar blog "Singapore 60s Pop Music Website '08"...checks it out below and loves to read this Dinostatement from Andy..."Thanks again for writing Dino. Singaporeans love Dean Martin so much that we have many Dean Martin impersonators in Singapore." These Dinomessages of Dinothanks may go on forever between Andy and this Dinoholic...but it truly is just so stellar to meet 'nother total lover of our Dino and someone from 'round the world who "gets Martin" and is into spreadin' the Dinomessage of Cool....likes again, thanks so much my Dinoaddicted Dinoholic Dinobud Andy and kind Dinoreads, please be sure to checks this out in it's original Dinoformat by clickin' on the tagg of this Dinopost. Dinopsyched, DMP

April 18, 2009Everybody Loves Somebody - DinoMartinPeters

"About Medino martin petersI am a dude who totally digs Dino Martin...the coolest, hippest, and randiest dude to ever walk the face of this planet. Long live our Master of Hip, our King of Cool, the one, the only DINO!!!!!"(PROFILE of: dino martin peters)Dino wrote the blog below about Dean Martin and Singapore 60s Music:

Friday, April 17, 2009DEAN MARTIN - Crooners Influencing The 60sHey pallies, it is such a wonderful Dinofeelin' to know that Dinopassion is likes totally Dinouniversal...takes this Dinoentry from a cool blog tagged "Singapore 60s Sixties Pop Music Website '08" (clicks on tagg of this Dinogram to view) where a dude tagged Andy shares Singaporian Dinodevotion...reads all 'bout it below...loves how this Andy dude makes this Dinostatement..."And Dean Martin's magic spreads round the living or dining room with soothing, sentimental easy vocals and dream music." And how cool to know that Singaporians were romancin' while dancin' to the Dinosound in the swingin' '60's.. My grateful thanks to Mr. Andy for postin' this at his cool blog so that I could share it with all Dinoholics in these here ilovedinomartin Dinoparts....let's all continue to do our Dinopart to spead the Dinomessage as Dinofar and Dinowide as Dinopossible...bringin' more and more pallies to true Dinodevotion whereever they are located in the Dinouniverse.... Dinodiggin', DMP.(Go to: ilovedinomartin.blogspot.com )Thanks again for writing Dino. Singaporeans love Dean Martin so much that we have many Dean Martin impersonators in Singapore. One of them is Michael Goh whose postings can be found on 28th December, 2008. This Michael Goh (Gold) is a real cool dude and sings like Dino too!)Posted by Andy Young* at 9:59 AM Labels: American Idols, Dean Martin, Michael Goh 2 comments: rogerpoh said... Back then Dino and Jerry Lewis comedies were all the rage in 60s Singapore - left me in stitches really. Never missed any of their movies! Reading about him leaves me with the wonderful Dinofeelin'.

April 18, 2009 2:32 PM dino martin peters said... Hey pallie Andy, thanks for showin' so much Dinolove for our Dino and for the ilovedinomartin Dinoblog...really 'preciate the shoutout and helpin' spread the Dinomessage by sharin' the ilovedinomartin Dinoblog here at your cool blog..it is likes so Dinofab to know that there are others who are likes totally Dinodevoted and Dinodesirous of makin' Dinoknown wherever they are in on the Dinoglobe...there is a Dinorevolution of cool that has started and it takes pallies like you man to fuel those Dinofires hotter and hotter until all the world knows and loves our great man....hopes to talks with you likes real real Dinosoon!!!!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Hey pallies, it is such a wonderful Dinofeelin' to know that Dinopassion is likes totally Dinouniversal...takes this Dinoentry from a cool blog tagged "Singapore 60s Sixties Pop Music Website '08" (clicks on tagg of this Dinogram to view) where a dude tagged Andy shares Singaporian Dinodevotion...reads all 'bout it below...loves how this Andy dude makes this Dinostatement..."And Dean Martin's magic spreads round the living or dining room with soothing, sentimental easy vocals and dream music." And how cool to know that Singaporians were romancin' while dancin' to the Dinosound in the swingin' '60's.. My grateful thanks to Mr. Andy for postin' this at his cool blog so that I could share it with all Dinoholics in these here ilovedinomartin Dinoparts....let's all continue to do our Dinopart to spead the Dinomessage as Dinofar and Dinowide as Dinopossible...bringin' more and more pallies to true Dinodevotion whereever they are located in the Dinouniverse.... Dinodiggin', DMP

For seniors both in Singapore and across the world, the above singers are as familiar as the songs they sing and the list would include, 'That's Amore', 'Lady Is A Tramp', 'Moon River', 'Stardust', 'Release Me', 'Mona Lisa', 'Mack The Knife', 'Oh My Papa' and so on.

The scene is familiar. Dimmed lights in the evening after dinner and the record is placed on the turntable and the crooner begins his song, "When the moon hits your eyes/Like a big pizza pie/That's amore..." And Dean Martin's magic spreads round the living or dining room with soothing, sentimental easy vocals and dream music.

In the 60s, the scene is different. Singaporeans would dance to these songs on the usually crowded night clubs across the island. More so, they would be romancing their partner on the dance floor. The Singlish (Singapore English) term is 'part-tor'.Posted by Andy Young* at 7:42 AM Labels: American Idols, Dean Martin

Hey pallies, thought it was 'bout time to shares the news of Dinofest 2009 held in Steubenville, Ohio.....fondly known as Dinomecca for all us true Dinoholics. This year marks the 14th year that pallies in Steubenville have organized this Dinolovefest that attracted thousands of Dinodevoted Dinofans from all over the Dinoworld to the birthplace of our Dino. This year Dinofest begins on June 18 (just two short months from tomorrow) and runs through June 21.

Below is the Dinoschedule as listed on the offical Dinofest Dinosite (just clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost to checks it out). I have also included a great Dinovid that was created on the 10th Anniversary of Dinofest...showin' all the wonderful Dinosights and Dinosounds of this stellar Dinoevent.

This year more then ever, I am likes so yearnin' to be with our Dino's people in his Dinohometown....walkin' the streets that our Dino walked, breathin' in the air that our Dino breathed...bein' with the pallies who truly know, love, and follow our King of Cool. Am so hopin' that our Dino will make a way for this Dinodevotee to makes it to Dinomecca to share in all the Dinohappiness. With all the troubles in the world these days we needs our Dino more then ever, and Dinofest takes on even more heightened Dinomeanin' in such tough times. Dinoyearnin', DMP

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Hey pallies, likes I am always always so Dinoeager to learn any Dinodetail that's I can. Today while checkin' out Dinorefs on the web, came across this blog, "DUWARD DISCUSSION A Ramble Through History, Life and Events," runs by a person tagged Jamie that shares dates when the famous put their footprints in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater...and our Dino's date.....March 21, 1964. How's I wishes that I had been able to be there that stellar Dinoday when Dino left his mark at GCT. To checks this out in it's original format, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost. Dinolearnin' and Dinogrowin', DMP

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Hey pallies, over at the ilovedinomartin Dinodialogue Dinopad we have a great selection of Dinolinks that have been gathered over the course of several Dinoyears...and have been thinkin' that I oughta share some of the very Dinobest with a larger Dinoaudience over here at our humble little ilovedinomartin Dinoblog...so here is the first of the cream of the Dinocrop. This Dinoentry is tagged "Dean Is Pissed" as was Dinocreated a few Dinoyears ago by a Dinlovin' college student that tagged herself crocetti...after our Dino's original last tagg...hope you enjoys this very Dinomuch and if you would likes to see this in it's original Dinoformat, likes clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram. Dinosharin', DMP btw pallies, sees that this does not come up as a very large Dinopix, so likes if you clicks on the pix it will Dinoenlarge and likes the best Dinoway to Dinoview this is by clickin' on the Dinotagg of this Dinopost and seein' it in it's original Dinoglory.....

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Hey pallies, likes there is a new Dinodvd Dinodisc on the block this very Dinoday. Tagged "Lost Concerts Series: Dean Martin," you can read a truly thorough and honest review of it below. I can not say 'nough 'bout the quality of this Dinoreview by a dude tagged Jason Bailey for the site DVD Talk. Jason does a stellar job of sharin' all the details on this latest Dinomusic dvd includin' the fact that the tagg of the disc "is a complete misnomer." Jason goes on to share all the revelant facts and figures. Although this is an inferior and poorly put together Dinodisc (our Dino is so worthy of so much better) for true Dinoholics this will be a true must have for our Dinocollections. Read the entire review below, and if you wanna read it in it's original Dinoformat, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram. I am truly thankful for pallies like this Jason dude who tells it likes it is....you can tell he is one true knower of our Dino and so so truly Dinosupportive of his Dinoefforts. Dinosharin', DMP

The first thing worth noting about Lost Concert Series: Dean Martin is that the title is a complete misnomer. This isn't a concert at all; it is, in fact, a collection of musical performances from Martin's early TV appearances, mostly his gigs hosting The Colgate Comedy Hour with then-partner Jerry Lewis. The title and cover art are therefore more than a little deceptive, showing a 60s-era Dino in front of a Las Vegas skyline (these TV shows were done in Los Angeles). Not that the title is apparently that important; even the distributors aren't quite sure, with the disc titled "Dean Martin: Legends In Concert" on the on-screen menu and "Dino: The Early Performances" at the beginning of the program. Throw 'em all on the wall and see what sticks, I guess.

Titling gaffes aside, this is a pretty decent compilation of Martin tunes, though most are in a hurried or abbreviated form to keep up the fast variety show pace. Nineteen songs are smashed into the disc's 42-minute running time, which makes for an average of less than two-and-a-half minutes each; some, like "I wonder Who's Kissing Her Now," are noticeably shorter than that.

The iconic "That's Amore!" is wisely chosen to lead off the program, and it is a rousing, swinging rendition that takes a few liberties with the recorded version. His performance of "Carolina in the Morning" is sweet and infectious, and "Memories are Made of This" is an enjoyable pseudo-country number, with Martin backed by acoustic guitars and murmuring background vocals. He sings the breezy "One for My Baby and One More for the Road" with a glimmer in his eye, and his poise in "Louise"--tuxedo tie undone, snapping his fingers, grinning, and maybe a little buzzed--is classic Dino. The disc's highlight, however, may very well be his lovery, forelorn take on "If You Were the Only Girl in the World," which is just plain marvelous.

A few other numbers don't quite work, at least not as self-contained songs (many are performed on sets and backdrops that don't make much sense out of context). An awkward, slowed-down version of "When You're Smiling" appears to have been staged as some kind of lullaby, and doesn't work that way. His performances are mostly flawless, but he looks fairly worn-out and sweaty on "Isle of Capri" and "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," and also seems a little out of it on "You Made Me Love You," although it concludes with a very funny (and unexpected) punchline. A couple of other songs are wrecked by intrusive post-production work--during "Almost Like Being In Love" and "Love Me with All Your Heart," the editor inexplicably cuts away to shoddy-looking freeze frames of Martin, captured from other parts of these programs. It's an unattractive augmentation that calls unwanted attention to itself.

But Martin is terrific, and it's admittedly fun to watch these early clips of the crooner in action. It's just a shame that the program has been so sloppily assembled; not only are the songs listed in incorrect order on the disc's sleeve, but the end credits leave out such valuable information as where the clips came from and even who composed the songs (we just get a list, though thankfully this one is in the right order). Combine that sloppiness with the disc's scant running time, and this one feels like a bit of a con job.

The DVDVideo:

The full-frame image looks about as good as can be expected with clips this old, which were presumably transferred from kinescope recordings. The customary dirt, scratches, and "black holes" will come as no surprise to anyone who's watched much vintage TV. The picture quality varies some from program to program, with some clips fairly crisp and others aging badly; the performance of "Too Young," for example, uses dim, soft-focus photography that looks like a blurry mess here.

We also get an obtrusive "GMVS- Dino: The Early Performances" burn-in that pops up occasionally in the lower right corner throughout the program; extra points taken off for that irritation.

Audio:

Though no audio menu is available, the viewer can choose between 5.1 and 2.0 mixes that are a bit of a cheat. Obviously, these shows were recorded in mono, and a package that can't even get the title right clearly didn't spring for a remix. So there's no separation at all, and you're basically choosing between whether you'd like to hear the same audio coming out of two speakers or five. That said, we don't expect a sophisticated audio mix for old TV performances, and this audio is passable--clear and well-modulated, if occasionally hissy and a little bit thin.

Extras:

No bonus features are offered for this disc.

Final Thoughts:

Inaccurately titled though it may be, Lost Concert Series: Dean Martin offers some fine archival footage of some terrific performances. The presentation is a little on the sloppy side, however, and the brief running time certainly doesn't make it feel like a must-own. Hardcore fans may want to pick it up, but everyone else is more than safe leaving this one for the rental list.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Hey pallies, likes knows that I have posted this Dinoclip likes fairly recently, but wanna draw your Dinoattention to a dude tagged jimmy k who posted this Dinoclip and Dinocomment at his blog "But That Is Just My Opinion." So grateful for pallies likes this jimmy who are doin' their part to helps the Dinorevolution to gets into full Dinoswing....certainly agree with jimmy's Dinothoughts...woulda it be likes just totally totally Dinowonderful if everyone in the world would "appreciate the words and the voice" of our Dino....certainly our Dino is the greatest and all we have is likes totally great Dinomemories to share with each other.... Tried to leaves some Dinopatter of likes Dinoappreciato, but failed in the Dinoeffort....will Dinotry again and would encourage other pallies to let's pallie jimmy know your Dinowords of Dinothanks as Dinowell!!!! Dinodevotedly, DMP btw pallies, likes if you didn't know, all you gotta do is clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost to gets to our pallie Jimmy's....

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Hey pallies, likes gotta 'fess up that I loves this Dinoclip so so very very Dinomuch and woulda use any 'cuse to be able to publish and share it again...and this chick tagged Kim has given me the perfect Dinoreason to share "Marshmallow World" in the midst of Spring. Pallie Kim, at her blog Fast Eddies Retro Rags (clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram to goes there) just happens to mention our Dino and his great sticky tune in her post 'bout peeps.....you know those marshmallow chicks that invade every springtime....so heres we go sharin' this great Dinowintertune in the midst of spring chickens a la marshmallow. Woulda it be so cool if our Dino had adapted this great tune for the Spring and sang it to an adorin' group of peeps.....with our great man peeping at the peeps..... Dinodiggin'ly, DMP

Friday, April 10, 2009

Hey pallies, likes so so Dinocool to see that the new Dinodownloads have reached the reaches of Napster.....certain to help turn more and more of today's nouveau hipsters on to the sound of our Dino. Can't tell you how totally Dinopsyched I really am to see our Dino goin' high tech with his high touch! If you wanna view this in it's original Dinoformat, likes per Dinousual, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram. Dinoastoundedly, DMP

Dean Martin, Dino Latino

Martin and Lewis. The Rat Pack. Crooning sensation, movie and television star. Dean Martin's career in the spotlight, beginning in America's post-WWII years, was so varied and successful that he virtually came to define the notion of the larger-than-life "entertainment personality." By the early '60s, he was making records frequently, and this one came out in 1963, around the same time as others with titles like Italian Love Songs, Cha Cha de Amor, and French Style. So why not Dino Latino? His distinctively relaxed and mellow singing seems to fit the Latin groove of such songs as "Manana Is Soon Enough for Me," "South of the Border," and "Besame Mucho" especially well. There's even a Latin treatment of "Tangerine," all bongos and clave beat, that's especially pleasing. With both sweeping strings and brassy moments, it showcases Martin at the peak of his powers and feels, like almost everything he did, nearly effortless.

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Hey pallies, likes this is the 500th Dinogram from this here little ilovedinomartin Dinoblog and I so Dinodesire that likes this Dinohistoric Dinopost will have as much Dinosignificance as Dinopossible. So, I sought our Dino's wise counsel on this, and I have to 'fess up that I truly feel Dinoled to share this wonderful Dinoclip that so accurately expresses my feelin's 'bout our Dino.

The clip is of our Dino singin' his stellar version of "It Had To Be You." And, the lyrics to this song so amazin'ly expresses my Dinofeelin's 'bout our great man.....'NOBODY ELSE GIVES ME A THRILL likes our Dino...it has be our Dino...wonderful Dino....and no one else buts our Dino.

It had to be youIt had to be youI've wandered aroundFinally foundSomebody whoCould make me be trueCould make me be blueAnd even be gladJust to be sadThinking of you

Some others I've seenMight never be meanMight never be crossTry to be bossThey wouldn't doFor nobody elseGave me a thrillWith all your faultsI love you still

It had to be youWonderful youIt had to be you

Some others I've seenMight never be meanMight never be crossOr try to be bossBut they wouldn't do'Cause nobody elseGave me a thrillWith all your faultsI love you stillIt had to be youHad to be youHad to be youIt had to be youWonderful youIt had to be you

It had to be youWonderful youIt had to be youHad to be youWonderful you, yeah It had to be you.

It is the Dinodesire of my Dinoheart to never stop proclaimin' the life and teachin's of our Dino and spreadin' the Dinomessage as Dinofar and as Dinowide as this here little ilovedinomartin Dinoblog can Dinoreach. 'Cause, truly, only Dino matters.... In Dinodeep Dinodevotion, Dino Martin Peters

Hey pallies, was lookin' for somethin' special by our great man with an April theme and Dinolow and Dinobehold our Dino led me to this great Dinoclip of our great man singin' "April Showers" on the Dinoshow. No one sings a tune likes our Dino and this Dinoclip shows no acception....just listen to how our Dino sings the word violets....vi-o-lets....never ever heard this lovely spring flower spoken in such a cool cool way...buts then there is no one as cool as our King of Cool...so enjoys 'nother great song crooned by our Dino.... Dinodevotedly, DMP

Hey pallies, how cool it is to know that our Instandbuli Dinoholic Adyin has got his Dinohands on our Dino's latest Dinodisc, "AMORE." If you clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram you will be able to gets your hot little Dinohands on these Dinotunes as Dinowell....all Dinoholics owe a Dinodebt to our great Turkish pallie for helpin' the larger Dinoworld access more and more Dinotreasure for their very Dino-own...although I certainly encourage all true Dinoholics to purchase Dinotreasure whenever possible to support the on-goin' work of our Dino..... Dinolovin'ly, DMP

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Hey pallies, a comment from our pallie Snoopy 1960 'bout the sharin' of Dinomusic at this here Dinoblog reminded me that I'm not sure I have ever drawn you pallies Dinoattention to a great blog for listenin' to Dinotunes and watchin' Dinoflicks. Our Dinoholic pallie Adyin who hails from Instanbul (ain't it the greatest that Dinodevotion knows no Dinobounds....)often shares massive quantities of Dinotreasure at his cool blog Aydin's Oldies Garden. Here is his most recent Dinosharin' of our Dino's great album of Dinoitaliano Dinotunes. To checks out pallie Adyin's vast amount of Dinotreasures, likes just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram. I loves findin' others who wanna share their Dinopassion with the whole Dinoworld...here's to our pallie Adyin and his Dinodesire to spread the Dinomessage every Dinowhere!!!!! Dinoaddictedly, DMP

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Hey pallies, the Dinonews just gets hipper and hipper....our Dino is goin' way high tech dudes!!!! "A digital deluge of Dino--Dean Martin, the King of Cool--has begun." With 6 of our Dino's great reprise albums our greawt man has entered the high tech age. Loves the new Dinoart that Dinograces each of these Dinodownloads and the truly wonderful thin' pallies is that this will encourage more and more of today's youth to turn to our Dino for livin' their lives. Gotta say that I am in favor of anythin' that will turn the next gen on to our King of Cool. And, besides that there's a new iphone Dinoapplication as Dinowell....loves it!!!!

Reads all 'bout it below, and per Dinousual, you can clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram to reads it in it's original Dinoformat.... Dinoawed, DMP

Includes Two Gold Albums And The Pop Hits "Everybody Loves Somebody," "(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You" And "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You"

Dean Martin iPhone Application Also Debuts

LOS ANGELES, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A digital deluge of Dino--Dean Martin, the King of Cool--has begun. In the wake of his 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, six of Martin's classic albums were reissued in March by Hip-O/UMe in digital format with improved sound quality and new or refreshed downloadable cover images. More than 20 other full-length titles will be released in the near future. All will be available as full-length albums and by individual track via iTunes, Amazon, and other digital outlets. In addition, a Dean Martin iPhone application also debuts April 7.

The initial six releases from one of the most popular entertainers in history are French Style, Dino Latino, Dream With Dean, (Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You, Dean Martin Hits Again and Sittin' On Top Of The World. They follow the January 2009 release of the Hip-O/UMe Dean Martin - Love Songs collection.

The iPhone application features a discography with the ability to preview tracks and buy albums (via the iTunes store), photos which the user can send as electronic postcards, a memory game involving matching Dean photos, and a news feed.

A timeless icon who defined the smooth, suave, seductive crooner, Martin boasted more than 30 albums, 12 of them certified gold. He originally signed to Capitol Records, where he scored several major hits. He moved to Reprise, the imprint formed by pal Frank Sinatra, in its inaugural year. How cool is Dino today? In just the last couple of years there have been homages in the Ocean's Eleven films, a posthumous Top 10 Adult Contemporary duet with Martina McBride of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" and his "Ain't That A Kick In The Head" gracing a Budweiser TV commercial that premiered during Super Bowl XLI.

French Style was Martin's first Reprise album and featured "April In Paris," "C'est Si Bon" and "Gigi." Continuing the Continental theme, Dino Latino mined Spanish influences for "Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)," "South Of The Border" and "Besame Mucho." His first Reprise gold album arrived with Dream With Dean, which showcased his late night lounge singer vibe with the album version of the gold, #1 smash "Everybody Loves Somebody" as well as "Smile" and "My Melancholy Baby."

(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You introduced the pop-country style that would mark some of his biggest hits, such as this gold album's Top 40 title track, "I Don't Think You Love Me Anymore" and "King Of The Road." Dean Martin Hits Again reprised his Top 40 "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" alongside new recordings such as the Pop Top 40s "Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" and "In The Chapel In The Moonlight." Several years later, Sittin' On Top Of The World found Martin returning to the standards with "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," "Almost Like Being In Love" and its title track.

Said Recording Academy president Neil Portnow of Dino and the other 2009 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award honorees: "Their outstanding accomplishments, legendary passion and artistry have positively affected our culture and will continue to influence and inspire generations to come."

Monday, April 06, 2009

Hey pallies, loves findin' our Dino honored in so many many different Dinoways. Here's a post from the blog "The Moderate Voice" where it's Editor-In-Chief, Mr. Joe Gandelman lifts up our Dino and the one to give us a lift in such troublin' times as now....loves that our pallie Joe taggs our Dino as great...and of course we all know that there is no one greater then our great man. Thanks to Mr. Gandelman for honorin' our Dino in this way and enjoys this wonderful Dinoclip of our Dino singin' "When You're Smilin'" to a young adorin' fan...just look at the look on this youngster's face and you know that she is truly smitten with our Dino....knows this was the thrill of her life to be with our Dino in this way. To checks this out in it's original format, likes just clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost. BTW, this post let's all us Dinoholics know that we needs or Dino more then ever!!!!!! Dinoneedy, DMP

A Song For Our Troubled Times?April 6th, 2009 By JOE GANDELMAN, Editor-In-Chief

Sometimes old songs have a message worth revisiting. These aren’t the happiest times for Americans and many people all over the world, but the words of this song give a lift (as does its singer, the great Dean Martin). Fitting, indeed:

Hey pallies, sorry to be likes so late with this Dinohistory Dinodate...but does want to let's y'all know that on April 3, 1949 our Dino and the jer launched their NBC Radio Programme. Thanks to our pallie Mark over at the Pop Culture Fan Boy blog for sharin' this very important Dinodate with us...to checks this out in it's original format, just clicks on the tagg of this here Dinogram. Dinohistorically, DMP

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY60 Years Ago Today In 1949 - Capitol Records team Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis debut their NBC Radio program. Their first guest is Lucille Ball. The show will run until 1952. Numerous references to Capitol Records appear on the show and one episode has them taking Burl Ives into Capitol Records' studios for a recording session.

Friday, April 03, 2009

Hey pallies, first a WARNIN' on the Dinoclip....meant for MATURE Dinoears only....knows that I have shared this here before, but as I thinks of the greatest bromantic moments between our Dino and the kid, this bootleg Dinorecordin' certainly comes to Dinomind....these amazin' outtakes from a radio promo of The Caddy" has our Dino and the jer havin' great fun together as they mess up their lines and sez what they are actually thinkin'....how great to have these few minutes of the real Dino and the jer....unedited and every randy.....just a sample of what fun these two musta had together.....such true bromance these two had on and off the stage, screen, and club scene.... Dinodiggin', DMP

Hey pallies, likes just had to follow up yesterday's Dinobromantic pix of our Dino and the jer in the tub from "Artists and Models" with this great Dinoclip of that great Dinobromantic Dinoscene....the jer is so funny, our Dino so cool...what a great bromantic couple they make!!!! Dinolovin', DMP

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Hey pallies, all 16 of our Dino's flicks with the jer each have many many truly bromantic moments....but certainly the most bromantic of all the movies the duo did together is "Artists and Models" (which I personally believe was their greatest flick together). Here for your Dinoviewin' pleasure is a truly bromantic moment with the jer washin' up with our great man. Dinobromanticly, DMP

Hey pallies, it is so so refreshin' to find more and more people seekin' to honor our Dino. Here's a story from Beacon Media News in Cali where a chick tagged Deborah his plannin'a "stock the bar" party for a couple and so so wisely has decided to honor our Dino in the process. Reads it for yourself below, and likes if you wanna read the whole article, likes just clicks on the tagg of this Dinogram. How cool it is to see our Dino bein' celebrated in every Dinoway Dinopossible. Dinohonorin', DMP

By Deborah Ann Neely

"I decided that an old- fashioned cocktail party would be fun and I love a theme to help me with ideas. Now I am not talking corny and no games please but just an ambience to make a party feel special. My plan for drinks will be to have the usual wine and beer but to also set up a martini bar to honor Dean Martin and his “pack”. I am creating four different recipe cards for a variety of martinis and I will have all the ingredients needed for each concoction. One of the recipes will be for a favorite chocolate martini for the dessert part of the evening, in hopes we can draw the men into the den when it is time to open the gifts. There are so many flavors for the martini now but I definitely plan to have a regular dirty martini to satisfy those not into the fruity taste."

Hey pallies, Dinowisdom is everywhere these Dinodays....at a web pad tagged "The International Free Press Society, I found this Dinoquotation in the article, "Speech Regulation Is No Laughing Matter" by a dude tagged Mark Steyn (to visit this in it's orginal format, just clicks on the tagg of this Dinopost).

Nows, likes don't mean any disrespect to anyone with this Dinoquip, but likes it does prove that no one is more cordial in there conversation or free-er in their speech then our Dino....our great man always spoke his mind...and the masses loved him for it. And, likes pallies, for our Dino freedom of speech was ever a laughin' matter..... Dinofreely, DMP

At Vegas, Dean Martin used to have a bit of business where he’d refill his tumbler and ask Frank, “How do you make a fruit cordial?” And Sinatra would go, “I dunno. How do you make a fruit cordial?” And Dino would say, “Be nice to him.”

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Hey pallies, the Dinoholic who shares the bromantic umbrella pix of our Dino and the jer at photobucket also shares this stellar Dinoanimatic bromantic pix of our great man and the kid....loves it pallies, loves it. To see it in it's original Dinoformat, just likes clicks on the tagg of this here Dinogram. Dinobromantically, DMP